Molding Innovation, SECO Tools, UK

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Forget the hype, find out how 3D printing complements mold design

The plastics industry has an exciting future ahead with the advent of new technologies and materials. The opportunities to become leaders in this sector are vast but will require a full understanding of the advances that are being made. The Moulding Innovation event will focus on the use of new technologies in the plastics mold making industry, with a look at how additive manufacturing and traditional methods are driving forward efficiencies in tool production and finished part creation. Specific presentations of the creation of mold inserts with 3D printing along with conformal cooling will be highlighted.

So what can you expect?

Keynote Speaker / Graham Tromans - Graham has direct experience of working with additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for more than 23 years and is currently Chair of the Additive Manufacturing Association in the UK. Graham has been involved with AM technologies since 1989 when he was responsible for the development and technology application acceptance within Rover Group. Since that time, Graham has worked with a multitude of industry-leaders including companies such as BMW, Aston Martin, Bentley Cars, Boeing Aircraft, British Aerospace, numerous F1 teams, Rolls Royce and Perkins Engines. In addition, he managed the setup of a completely new rapid prototyping (RP) facility for Land Rover and he was an advisor to Jaguar Cars in the setting up of its on-site RP facility.